Melted Witch Chocolate Bark (Printable Version)
Chocolaty bark swirled with dazzling colors, crunchy pretzels, and gummies. Sweet treat for magical gatherings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
02 - 3.5 oz white chocolate
→ Decorations
03 - 1/4 cup green candy melts
04 - 1/4 cup purple candy melts
05 - 1/4 cup orange candy melts
06 - 1/2 cup mini pretzel sticks
07 - 12 green gummy candies
08 - 1/4 cup assorted Halloween sprinkles
09 - 1 tablespoon edible glitter or sanding sugar
10 - 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release.
02 - In separate microwave-safe bowls, heat dark chocolate and white chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each, until silky smooth.
03 - Melt green, purple, and orange candy melts individually, using microwave instructions on packaging until fluid.
04 - Pour melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to evenly distribute into an 8x10-inch rectangle.
05 - Drizzle white chocolate across the dark chocolate layer, then drag a toothpick or skewer through both to create a marble pattern.
06 - Drizzle melted green, purple, and orange candy melts over the chocolate to form vibrant streaks and whimsical swirls.
07 - While chocolate is still melted, arrange pretzel sticks in pairs to resemble witch legs and press green gummy candies at the ends as shoes.
08 - Scatter Halloween sprinkles, edible glitter or sanding sugar, and mini marshmallows across the chocolate bark.
09 - Lightly press all decorations into the melted chocolate base to ensure adhesion.
10 - Allow the chocolate bark to firm up at room temperature or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until completely hardened.
11 - Break bark into irregular pieces and present for serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses easy-to-find ingredients you can grab at any grocery store
- Fun and safe for kids to help decorate
- Ready in minutes and sets quickly so you can serve it the same day
- Vibrant colors and playful shapes make it a showstopper at parties
02 -
- Kid friendly and allergen alert always check packaging if young guests have sensitivities
- Vegetarian and easily made gluten free by swapping gluten free pretzels
- Keeps for up to a week sealed at room temperature
03 -
- Melt chocolate slowly to keep it glossy and smooth
- Use high-quality candy melts for brighter colors that stay vibrant
- Make sure decorations are pressed in firmly so nothing falls off when you break the bark